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Oct 22 · Trump rallies in Sioux City as Republicans fight to hold Iowa's Senate seat for Hinson

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Grade B (82/100). From Sioux City: a Republican and a Democratic strategist debate diesel costs, tariffs and whether Hinson can hold the seat

Lehrer score 82/100 (−18 unnamed source/unsourced figure: [1:04] 'an economist at Iowa State University, says, quote, there are few states that have been more disadvantaged by Trump policies than Iowa' (economist not named)). Fixed scale: 90+ A, 80s B, 70s C, 60s D, under 60 F → B.

[1:04] 'an economist at Iowa State University, says, quote, there are few states that have been more disadvantaged by Trump policies than Iowa' (economist not named)

Splits: From Sioux City: a Republican and a Democratic strategist debate diesel costs, tariffs and whether Hinson can hold the seat

  • Broken. Rule: unnamed source/unsourced figure ([1:04] 'an economist at Iowa State University, says, quote, there are few states that have been more disadvantaged by Trump policies than Iowa' (economist not named))

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